Update 10:30 p.m.
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire has burned more than 32,000 acres and is still 0% contained as of late Tuesday night, according to the CAL FIRE – Lake Napa Unit’s latest figures.
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire consists of seven major fires burning in Napa and Sonoma counties. The Hennessey, Gamble, 10-15, Markley, and Spanish fire are burning in Napa County. The 13-4 and the 11-16 fires are burning in Sonoma County.
Approximately 1,900 structures are threatened across the two counties and three buildings have been destroyed, CAL FIRE said.
Multiple resources have been called into battle the fires, which are all believed to have been started by lightning. More than 500 fire personnel, 55 fire engines, 21 dozers, and two helicopters have been used in the fight, among other assets.
Authorities have closed roads near the fires and residents in each county have been ordered to evacuate.
Update 7 p.m.
New evacuation orders have been issued with the Hennessy Fire and the 13-4 Fire, both of which are a part of the LNU Lightning Complex Fires.
According to CAL FIRE - Lake Napa Unit, the new orders from the Hennessy Fire include those living in the area near Wragg County Road from Highway 128 to the end of the road including the Pressure Cove Resort and Chiles Pope Valley Road from Lower Chiles Valley Road to Pope Canyon Road.
Evacuation orders have also been issued for some Sonoma County residents living near the so-called 13-4 Fire.
The orders are in effect for those living in the area South of Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road; west of West Dry Springs Road and Westside Road; north of Sweetwater Springs Road and McCray Ridge Road; and east of the East Austin Creek.
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Evacuation orders have been issued for some residents in Napa County near where the Hennessey Fire is burning.
According to the CAL FIRE – Lake Napa Unit, the evacuation order is set up for those living in an area from Moskowite Corner to Wooden Valley Road, including the community of Circle Oaks; the Atlas Peak area from the Bubbling Well Pet Cemetery at 2462 Atlas Peak Road to the dead-end; and from Loma Vista Road/Soda Canyon Road to the dead-end.
At 4:30 p.m., the evacuation order was extended to include residents living along Steel Canyon Road from Highway 128 to and including the Berryessa Highlands subdivision.
The Hennessey Fire is a part of the so-called LNU Lightning Complex Fire in Napa County. It also includes the Gamble Fire, the 15-10 Fire, and other smaller fires.
The Hennessey Fire is burning near Hennessey Ridge Road. It has burned approximately 2,700 acres and is 0% contained, according to CAL FIRE. More than 200 structures are threatened by the Hennessey Fire. It has destroyed one structure and two outbuildings, CAL FIRE reports.
The Gamble Fire started near Berryessa Knoxville Road, west of Brooks, Calif. This fire has burned approximately 5,000 acres and is also 0% contained.
The 15-10 fire started near Putah Creek Bridge/Berressa Knoxville Road. It has burned about 4,500 acres and is 0% contained.
The following road closures are in effect: Chiles Pope Valley Road, Sage Canyon Road, Highway 128.
An evacuation center has been established at Crosswalk Community Church located at 2590 First Street in Napa.
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